ignition CHEVROLET CORVETTE 1994 4.G Owner's Manual

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Daytime Running Lights (Canada)
The Canadian Federal Government has
decided that “Daytime Running Lights”
(DE) are a useful feature, in that DIU
can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during
daylight hours. DIU are required on new
vehicles sold
in Canada.
Your
DRL, work with a light sensor on top
of the instrument panel. Don’t cover it up.
The front turn signal lights will come on
in daylight when:
0 The ignition is on
0 The headlight switch is off, and
0 The parking brake is released.
At dusk, the exterior lights will come on
automatically and the front turn signal
lights will go out. At dawn, the exterior
lights will go out and the front turn signal
lights will come on (if the headlight
switch is
off).
Of course, you may still turn on the
headlights any time
you need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set
the parking brake while the ignition is
in
the “Off” or “LOCK” position. Then start
the vehicle. The DRL will stay
off until
you release the parking brake.
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Fog Lights
Use your fog lights for better vision in
Foggy or misty conditions. Your parking
lights or low beam headlights must be
on
or your fog lights won’t work.
To turn the fog lights on, push the button.
Push the button again to turn the fog
lights
off. A light above the button will
come on when the fog lights are on.
Interior Lights
Courtesy Lights
When any door is opened, the interior
lights will go on (unless it’s bright
outside). The lights will stay on for about
30 seconds or until you turn on the
ignition.
Front Map Lights
Your inside rearview mirror includes two
map lights. The lights will go on when a
door is opened. When the doors are
closed and the ignition is on, press the
switch to turn on the lights.

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Roof Panel (COUPE)
Until you are sure you can remove the
panel alone, have someone help you.
Removing the Roof Panel
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into
“P” (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse). Lower both windows, turn
the ignition key to
“LOCK” and move
both sunshades to the side.
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2. Remove the ratchet from the console. 1. Use the ratchet to loosen the front
bolts. Don’t remove them. They’ll
stay
in place when loose.

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6. Gently lift up on the roof panel to be
sure
it is locked in place.
Installing the Roof Panel
1.
2.
Park on a level surface, set the parking
brake firmly and shift an automatic
transmission into “P” (Park). Shift a
manual transmission into
“R’
(Reverse).. Lower both windows, turn
the ignition key to “LOCK” and move
both sunshades to the side.
If the roof panel is stored in the rear
area, remove
it by reversing the steps
under “Storing the Roof Panel” above.
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3. Lower the roof panel onto the vehicle,
rear edge first, and place the rear
guide pins into the holes in the roof
opening.
4. Lower the front of the roof panel, and
align the front guide pins.
5. Tighten the rear bolts part way.
NOTICE:
If you tighten bolts that are
improperly started,
the threads can
become stripped. Be sure all bolts are
properly started before you tighten
them.
6. Use the ratchet to start the front bolts.
If the bolts are hard to start, tighten
the rear bolts some more. Holding
down the panel on the outside will
also help.
front bolts.
7. Fully tighten the rear bolts, then the
If you hear a popping noise when you
drive,
the bolts may not be tight enough.
Be sure to tighten’them securely.
Storage and
Compartments
Center Console
To use the storage area, push the button
on the front end of the console and lift.
You can use the door key to lock and
unlock the console. Don’t leave the key
in
the lock, or it could be damaged when the
driver sits down.

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Pull down the sun visor and lift the cover
to expose the vanity mirror. When the
ignition is on, slide the switch next to the
mirror up
to turn the lights on. Be sure to
turn the lights
off before closing the
cover.
Ashtray and Lighter
shtray
t use the ashtray, push on the right side
the door.
To remove it, lift up on the
uffer.
NOTICE:
Don’t put papers and other things
that burn into your ashtray. If you
do, cigarettes or other smoking
materials
could set them on fire,
causing damage. You
can remove the ashtray and use the
space as a second cupholder. When you
put the ashtray back, be sure to use the
rear opening.
NOTICE:
Loose objects (such as paper clips)
can lodge behind and beneath the
ashtray lid and prevent movement of
the lid. Avoid putting small loose
objects near the ashtray.
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Cigarette Lighter
To use the lighter, push it in all the way
and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop
back by itself.
NOTICE:
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with
your hand while it is heating. If you
do, it won’t be able to back away
from the heating element when it’s
ready. That can make it overheat,
damaging the lighter and the heating
element.
Accessory Plug
This plug is under the trim panel in front
of the center console. The plug can be
used to connect electrical equipment such
as a cellular phone
or CB radio. Be sure
to follow the installation instructions
included with
the equipment.
To use the accessory plug:
1. Open the center console and carefully
pull the carpet away from the
coinholder to uncover the screws on
either side.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Open the ashtray, pull out the rubber
insert from the front cupholder and
remove the screw inside the
cupholder.
4. Remove the four screws that attach
5. Remove the console door.
6. RemovE the trim plate by pulling up
7. Disconnect the plug by pulling
the console door.
and back.
forward on the plastic locking tab and
pull the plug into the console.
The plug has three separate wires:
The orange wire connects to the
battery.
The pink wire connects to the ignition.
Power is only available in “Run.”
The black wire connects to the
ground.
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1. Acceleration Slip Regulation Switch
2. Side Window Defogger Vent
3. Side Air Vent
4. Turn Signaweadlight Beam Lever
5. Tilt Lever
6. Instrument Cluster
7. Ignition Switch
8. Trip Monitor Controls
9. Solar Sensor
IO. Center Air Vent
11. Driver Information Center
12. Comfort Controls
13. Fuse Panel
14. Audio System
15. Ashtray/Lighter/Cupholder
16. Selective Ride Control (if equipped)
17. Power Seat Control (if equipped)
18. Shift Lever
19. Horn
20. Main Light Control
21. Fog Lamp Switch
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Warning Lights, Gauges
and Indicators
This section describes the warning lights
and gauges that may be on your vehicle.
The pictures will help you locate them.
Warning lights and gauges can signal that
something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive
repair or replacement. Paying attention
to your warning lights and gauges could
also save you or others from injury.
Warning lights go on when there may be
or
is a problem with one of your vehicle’s
functions.
As you will see in the details
on the
next few pages, some warning
lights come on briefly when you turn the
ignition key just to let you know they’re
working. If you are familiar with this
section, you should not be alarmed when
this happens.
Gauges can indicate when there may be
or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s
functions. Often gauges and warning
lights work together to
let you know
when there’s a problem with your vehicle.
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When one of the warning lights comes on
and stays on when you are driving, or
when one of the gauges shows there may
be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about
it. Please follow the
manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs
can be costly
- and even dangerous. So
please get to know your warning lights
and gauges. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle also has a driver information
center that works along with the warning
lights and gauges. See “Driver Information Center’’
in the Index.
System Problems
If “SYS” flashes on the display near your
fuel gauge, there may be a problem with
your Corvette’s electrical system. If the
“SECURITY” light flashes at the same
time, there is a problem with your theft
deterrent system. Have your vehicle
checked by your dealer
if “SYS’ keeps
appearing.
Gauge Markings
The analog gauges provide a quick visual
reference to the actual measurement of
these gauges. However, you must keep in mind that the gauges aren’t linear. This means that the middle mark is not
a
temperature halfway between the top and
bottom temperatures on the gauge. For
example, the middle mark on the coolant
gauge represents 210°F,
not 180°F as you
might expect.

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gives the reading for each mark.
For numeric gauge measurements, refer to
the digital readings by pressing
“GAUGES” on the Trip Monitor.
NUMERIC GAUGE READINGS (OF)
Marking
Gauge
B C D E A
LT1 Oil 100
185 21
0 235 260 100 Coolant 1
90 220 250 280 1 00 LT5 Oil
21 5 250 285 320
Temperature
Temperature
Temperature
Fuel Gauge
Your fuel gauge shows about how much
fuel is in your tank. The bars light up
when the ignition is on or, if the ignition
is
off, when you turn on your parking
lights.
When the display
is down to the last two
bars,
“RESERVE” will appear next to the
gauge.
Here are three concerns some owners
have had about the fuel gauge. All these
situations are normal and do not indicate
that anything is wrong with the fuel
gauge.
At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts
off before the gauge reads
“F.”
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’arking Brake Indicator Light
rhis light will come on when you set your
mking brake, and it will stay on if your
)arking brake doesn’t release fully.
rhis light should also come on as you
tart the.vehicle. If it doesn’t come on
hen, have it fixed
so it will be ready to
cmind you if the parking brake hasn’t
&eleased fully.
SERVICE
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light
With anti-lock, this light will come on
when you start your engine and may stay
on for about two seconds. That’s normal.
If the light doesn’t come on, have it fixed
so it will be ready to warn you if there is i
problem.
If the light stays on, turn the ignition off.
Or, if the light comes on when you’re
driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the ignition
off. Then start the engine
again to reset the system. If the light still
stays on, or comes on again while you’re
driving, your Corvette needs service. If
the regular brake system warning light
isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes.
If the regular
brake system warning light is also on, you
don’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a
problem with your regular brakes. See
“Brake System Warning Light” earlier in
this part.
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ABS
ACTIVE
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
When your anti-lock system is adjusting
brake pressure to help avoid a braking skid, the
“ABS ACTIVE’ light will come
on. Slippery road conditions may exist if
this light comes
on, so adjust your drivinl
accordingly. The light will stay on for a
few seconds after the system stops
adjusting brake pressure. The
“ABS ACTIVE’ light also comes on
briefly, as a bulb check, when the engine
is started.
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SERVICE
ASR
LSR System Warning Light
’his light will come on for a few seconds
vhen you turn the ignition on. If it stays
m, there may be a problem with
the ASR
ystem. See your dealer.
Vhen this warning light is on, the system
vi11 not limit
wheel spin. Adjust your
lriving accordingly.
ASR
OFF
LSR Off Light
’his light will come on for a few seconds
lrhen you turn the ignition
on. It also
omes on and stays on when the ASR
lutton is pressed to turn the system
off.
lee “Acceleration Slip Regulation
lystem” in the Index.